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    Swizec's articles in the "architecture" category

    I aim to write mindblowing emails with real insight into the career and skills of a modern software engineer. "Raw and honest from the heart!" as one reader described them.

    Below are 13 articles filed under architecture. Enjoy ❤️

    Avoid spooky action at a distance

    Shared state in programming isn't the enemy, it's unclear dependencies that tangle your code. Keep it clean with explicit state dependencies and strict access guidelines
    August 26th, 2023

    Finding modules in a Big Ball of Mud with ChatGPT

    Detangling a Big Ball of Mud is hard. You have to find domain boundaries where none exist. Looks like AI can help 🤩
    August 16th, 2023

    Followup answers to Forget complicated code, focus on the system

    Why are utility files bad? How do you recognize architectural complexity? What the hell is a transitive dependency?
    August 10th, 2023

    Forget complicated code, focus on the system

    Clean code matters, but it's the architectural complexity that truly impacts your productivity and bug count. Focus on simplifying the system, not just the code.
    August 7th, 2023

    What I learned from Team Topologies

    You can't escape Conway's Law. Might as well use it for good.
    July 21st, 2023

    Why taming architectural complexity is paramount

    Unravel the hidden costs of architectural complexity in software engineering and learn practical strategies to tackle it. Boost productivity, reduce defects, and improve staff retention with insights from an MIT PhD thesis.
    June 8th, 2023

    Two types of complexity and their impact

    Complicated code slows down junior devs, while complex systems impact senior devs more. Focus on managing system complexity & dependencies, not just simplifying code.
    May 26th, 2023

    You can't fix the wrong abstraction

    Unlock the secrets to combating architectural complexity in software development and learn to identify and fix the wrong abstraction. Boost productivity, reduce bugs, and retain more staff.
    May 11th, 2023

    A backend service nobody can grok

    a little case study from an upcoming book I'm writing with Manning about software rewrites
    April 28th, 2023

    Own the outcome, not the work

    Efficient problem-solving in engineering with a shift in perspective – focusing on user outcomes can lead to innovative solutions and change your approach to system design.
    April 26th, 2023

    Clever technical hackery can't solve the wrong design

    A simple change in perspective can help you overcome complex technical challenges and save time on future projects.
    March 7th, 2023

    What microservices are for

    Microservices are a pain in the ass. They turn every system into a byzantine mess of complexity. But this week ... they saved my butt.
    May 13th, 2022

    The Magic Function principle

    Write functions, mostly magic.
    February 5th, 2021

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